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Banjo's theme instrument is the banjo, which is also his theme instrument in his own series. Banjo and [[conkerwiki:Conker the Squirrel|Conker]] did not return in ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Racing DS|Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' as a result of [[Microsoft]]'s 2002 acquisition of [[Rare]], although the remake's main theme still features his theme instrument, the banjo. Statistically, Banjo was replaced with [[mariowiki:Tiny Kong|Tiny Kong]].

[[File:BK Banjo Kazooie artwork.jpg|thumb|200x200px|''Banjo-Kazooie'' artwork]]

Banjo's first debut as the protagonist of the main series was in the Nintendo 64 title ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. Jealous of Banjo's younger sister, Tooty's good looks, Gruntilda steals her away, wishing to steal her beauty for herself. Banjo and Kazooie immediately head out to rescue her, but before heading out to save her, the duo stumble upon their long-time friend, [[Bottles]], whose role is teaching [[Ability|abilities]] to the duo throughout the game. After learning a few moves in Spiral Mountain, the duo cross over a drawbridge to enter into [[Gruntilda's Lair]], where most of the game takes place, leading into the nine levels hosted within.

As shown in the game intro, Banjo is capable of playing the banjo instrument.

Two years later, in ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Gruntilda is freed from under her boulder by her sisters, [[Blobbelda]] and [[Mingella]]. Meanwhile, Banjo and his friends are playing poker. Mumbo finds out about the witches and tries warns the others to escape from [[Banjo's House]]. Gruntilda, after noticing Mumbo, starts to chase him and fires a powerful spell, destroying Banjo's House and killing Bottles.

Before engaging in a final battle against Grunty, Banjo and Kazooie use the Big-O-Blaster to revive [[King Jingaling]] and Bottles. Eventually, the duo defeat Gruntilda and destroy the Hag 1 in battle. The ending shows Banjo and Kazooie celebrating at [[Bottles' House]] with the other characters.

''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]'' takes place two months after the events of the original game, ''Banjo-Kazooie''. Banjo and Kazooie are setting up a barbeque, but meanwhile, after unsuccessful attempts to free Gruntilda, [[Klungo]] designs a new mechanical suit, [[Mecha-Grunty]], transporting Gruntilda's spirit into it. Mumbo Jumbo catches wind of this plan by hiding behind a bush nearby, and immediately tells Banjo - but right before he's able to react, Mecha-Grunty kidnaps Kazooie and travels back in time, in an attempt to prevent Banjo and Kazooie from ever meeting. Mumbo Jumbo then uses his magical power to send Banjo to the same point where Gruntilda traveled, to save his friend Kazooie. Banjo would relearn his moves from Bottles' ancestor, [[Bozzeye]], since he forgot them while traveling to the past, and travels by himself for the first world of the game.

In the second world, [[Breegull Beach]], Banjo found Kazooie imprisoned by Mecha-Grunty. After defeating her, Banjo reunites with Kazooie, and they work together to prevent Gruntilda's scheme. The duo eventually enter [[Grunty's Castle]], where they fight Mecha-Grunty for a last time. Collaboratively, Banjo and Kazooie destroy Mecha-Grunty's suit, causing her spirit to return back into her normal body, under the large boulder.

[[File:Banjo B-P art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Banjo-Pilot'' artwork]]

Banjo appears as the titular character of the racing spin-off title, ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]''. He has arguably the most average stats in the game, aside from possibly [[Mumbo Jumbo]]. Banjo is the champion of Beehive Cup, where the player competes against him at the end, in the dogfight match "Banjo Brawl." Like the other characters, when Banjo is flying in front in a dogfight match, he drops behind a unique object that functions similarly to [[Ice Egg]]s. In his case, he leaves behind washing machines, which are each hanging from parachutes. Banjo's Top Speed is 3/5, his Acceleration is 3/5, and his Handling is 2/5.

[[File:N&B Banjo Kazooie.jpg|thumb|200px|Banjo and Kazooie, as they appear in ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'']]

In the eight years leading up to ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Banjo and Kazooie become obese, as they spend most of their days eating pizza, playing games, and sleeping. Eventually, they get in a feud with Grunty over who claims ownership over Spiral Mountain, in which [[Lord of Games|L.O.G.]] starts a competition over. Unlike his previous adventures, Banjo would utilize vehicles for most of his adventure, instead of using the abilities he forgot over time. Banjo eventually wins the challenge and gains access to the deeds to Spiral Mountain.

Both Banjo and Kazooie appear as playable racers in ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', making it their second appearance in a crossover game, after Diddy Kong Racing.

In ''[[rarewiki:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|Killer Instinct]]'', Banjo's yellow shorts are featured in the "Rarewear" costume for [[rarewiki:Rash|Rash]].

In ''{{wp|List of Xbox One games|#IDARB}}'', Banjo and Kazooie appear as playable characters. They are available in the "Rare Ltd." pack.